Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp
Gain the programming skills you need to build the career you want in 12-26 weeks.
Become a professional web developer through our full-time and part-time coding bootcamps. With industry-experienced instructors, a project-based curriculum, and supportive learning community, the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp will help you launch a lucrative tech career.
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Program at a Glance
The Demand for Web Developers
Based on projections by CyberStates, a research collection project by CompTIA, in 2021 there were 12.4 million tech jobs in the United States--contributing an estimated $2 trillion in direct tech industry economic output, or 10.5% of the national economy.
According to data from Lightcast™ . 2022, the employment of software developers is projected to grow 17.3% percent by 2032.
Graduates of the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp will qualify for full-time software development positions that could earn them an entry-level starting salary of $92,700—not including additional compensation in the form of benefits and bonuses.
Hiring for roles like Back-End Engineer, Computer Programmer, Full-Stack Engineer, and Web Developer, these companies are rapidly growing and building out their software development teams. Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp grads will be well-equipped for these roles and many others.
Bootcamp Application and Start Dates
Fullstack Academy is a top-ranked immersive school for technology career training. Fullstack Academy offers comprehensive live online training opportunities across the U.S. and prepares students with the in-demand skills they need to launch fulfilling tech careers.
Fullstack Academy brings its learning method, reputation, and community in facilitating the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp to help open doors to future job opportunities in California, online/remotely, and beyond!
How the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp Works
The Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp is designed for students to pursue high-quality tech education while continuing to balance work or other commitments. Our program provides you with the flexibility to fit career development into your life.
Part-time and full-time bootcamp programs are available.
Bootcamp classes combine live online instruction taught by industry-experienced professionals with independent learning assignments.
All classes are held Monday-Friday.
7:30am-12:00pm PT
Tuesday and Thursday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Wednesdays)
6:30am-9:30am PT
3:30pm-6:30pm PT
Monday and Wednesday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Tuesdays)
5:30pm-8:30pm PT
Labs correspond with the start time of your regular classes. Participation in the weekly lab is optional, but strongly encouraged.
Saturday and Sunday Classes
6:30am-9:30am PT
Class time and schedule options vary by month and are subject to change. To see available class times and schedules for your cohort of choice, complete your application or schedule a call with a student advisor.
Tuition
There are many ways to pay for your bootcamp experience, including self-pay, employer-pay, local/state government assistance, scholarships, and personal loans. Learn more about payment options.
Cal Poly Extended Ed Tech Bootcamps is committed to making tech education more accessible, so we’re reducing the enrollment deposit to $99* (normally $1,000) for a limited time. Get started on your journey before the deposit increases!
Enrollment Deposit - $1,000 $99*
Tuition During Program - $13,396
Total Tuition - $13,495
*Offer eligibility: Upon admittance into the program, pay the $99 refundable deposit in full prior to the enrollment date.
$500 Community Scholarship
For Cal Poly Extended Education alumni, current students, and employees. All Cal Poly campuses are eligible.
$1,000 Military Scholarship**
For active-duty service members and military veterans.
**Valid ID required.
Lightcast™ . 2022 reports that the average entry-level web developer salary in California is over $71,000, making now an exciting time to start a career in web development.
Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp grads are qualified to fill coding positions that earn salaries higher than the average entry-level Central Coast salary—including jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree.
What You Will Learn
Our full-stack JavaScript-based curriculum is designed to provide you with all the necessary skills to pursue a meaningful career in web development. As part of bootcamp, you’ll also:
Learn live online from industry-experienced professionals
Gain hands-on practice working with other developers
Graduate with a portfolio of projects to show employers
Receive career coaching and job search support
Be prepared for in-demand roles like Back-End Engineer, Computer Programmer, Full-Stack Engineer, and Web Developer
Along with the classroom sessions, students can attend a weekly lab where they can review key concepts, catch up on assignments, and work alongside peers. To prepare students for real-life work scenarios and environments, students also take part in career simulations during their training.
Graphical User Interface
Command Line Interface
Development Environments
Git & GitHub
Intro to front-end development
JavaScript fundamentals
Development Team dynamics
Career Simulation - Front-end foundations project
CSS & HTML
Conditionals & comparisons
Loops & arrays
Objects & methods
Functions
Debugging
Test-driven development
Document Object Model
ES6 modules & the prototype chain
Async/Await
Career simulation - front-end development project
Intro to React
State & props
React Router
Hooks
Authentication
Career simulation - React project
Back-end fundamentals
Structured Query Language (SQL)
API routes
Career simulation - back-end project
Career simulation - full-stack development projects
Future planning for self-directed learning
*Please note that this is a sample curriculum and is subject to change.
Career Success
Students will gain valuable insight into how to build a successful career in coding from day one of the course. When you opt into career success services, you’ll receive guidance in:
Growing your professional network
Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization
Interview and assessment prep
Salary-negotiation workshops
And much more!
You’ll also graduate from the program with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to solve real business problems for real companies.
Fullstack Academy graduates are highly sought after by some of the world’s leading companies.
*Cal Poly Extended Education Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy graduates.
Who Should Attend
Both the full- and part-time programs are specifically designed for beginners. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or to succeed.
Teaching
Finance
Retail
Customer service
Graphic design
Admin
Biology
And more
If this sounds like you, apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.
FAQs
The coding curriculum is broken up into five units:
Front-End Foundations: Explore the fundamentals of front-end web development, including CSS, HTML, and Command Line Interface.
Front-End Development: Deep dive into JavaScript, the Document Object Model, test-driven development, and more.
Development Libraries: Discover the purpose of React in JavaScript development, React routing, and executing custom code with Hooks.
Back-End Development: Learn back-end development, Structured Query Language (SQL), and API routes.
Full-Stack Development: Complete a Capstone project and expand your portfolio.
For the Coding Bootcamp syllabus, click here and fill out the form.
Many of our part-time students are working full time while taking the program. Keep in mind that in addition to classroom hours, part-time students can expect 15-20 hours worth of assignments per week. Full-time students can expect 8-10 hours of assignments beyond the classroom hours.
Yes, the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp is beginner-friendly. It’s specifically designed for professionals without previous experience in coding. While some background knowledge is helpful, the only expectation is that students have general computer literacy skills in basics like efficiently using the Internet/cloud and Windows.
Your time with our career success team will include everything from workshops to one-on-one office hours to phone chats before big interviews. Alumni will also have access to a job board and have the opportunity to be connected with companies and organizations in our Employer Partner Network that are actively hiring.
To be eligible for the program, you must be at least 18 years old and a high school grad/GED holder by the start date of your intended cohort.
You do need to provide your own computer for the bootcamp. It can be a laptop or desktop as long as it meets the minimum machine specifications of your chosen program. Because the bootcamp is live online, you are required to have a webcam and microphone to participate in class.
Ensuring you have a computer that meets the requirements for your course is an essential part of setting yourself up for success in our bootcamps.
For full computer requirements for each of our program offerings, visit our Online Learning page.
No, part-time bootcamp students cannot mix and match class dates or times. You must select one of the established schedule options for your cohort of choice during the application process.
Ready to Start Learning?
Once you’re ready to start your tech journey, here are the steps you can expect in the admissions process.
